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2012 Kia Forte and 2014 Nissan Rogue Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Nissan Rogue | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 182.3 in | -11.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 66.3 in | -8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 3393 lb. | -550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.0 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 52.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.4 in | -31.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 32.0 ft3 | -12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 70.0 ft3 | -70 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Rogue
| 2014 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Both the Rogue and the Forester have roomy rear seats mounted higher off the floor than most, and thus better suited for adult comfort and non-adult outward visibility. But only the Nissan has air vents back there. The Rogue is also one of the only members of the segment to offer a third-row seat, the others being the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Kia Sorento (which in width and price actually falls between compact and midsize). Unlike in the others, though, you cannot get a third-row seat with the Rogue's top trim level. So you must choose between the third-row seat on the one hand and the SL's additional features (heated leather seats, Bose audio system, forward collision alert, LED headlights) on the other. You also cannot get the third-row seat with the panoramic sunroof. The tested vehicle was the SL, so no third-row seat. Judging from the specs, it should be roomier than that in the Outlander, and about a match for that in the Sorento. Adults might fit in a pinch, but it's probably best to think of the seat as kids-only. Combine this third-row seat availability with the Rogue's EPA ratings, and you have the most fuel-efficient vehicle that can seat seven (but not on leather). see full Nissan Rogue review | |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Rogue SL's leather-trimmed seats appear luxurious, but like those in some other recent Nissans (with the notable exception of the Altima) feel flat and overly firm. The power seat adjustments include height, but not tilt. Mazda has also started deleting the driver seat tilt adjustment, and both automakers deserve to be taken to task for this. Those with upright builds (including me) will find that the Rogue's front seat headrests jut too far forward. The Forester's front seats are more comfortable. see full Nissan Rogue review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Rogue
| 2014 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
In previous car, I had problems with leg pain after 2.5 hours. No such problem after multi-hour drives now. Still need an insert for back support. see full Nissan Rogue review |
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